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chocolate tahini mug cake

chocolate tahini mug cake

Megan
this deliciously decadent chocolate tahini cake is quick, easy and made from a handful of simple ingredients. this grain free, gluten free, refined sugar free and dairy free cake delivers big on taste and time. make this the next time your sweet tooth strikes!
4.85 from 13 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Cooling Time 1 minute
Total Time 7 minutes
Course Celebrations, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 8oz. mug cake

Equipment

  • 8 oz. or larger microwave safe mug or ramekin
  • small bowl for mixing
  • fork or mini whisk for mixing
  • microwave

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (57g) large egg
  • 2 tbsp (~30g) tahini, well stirred
  • 2-3 tbsp (30-45ml) maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp maple sugar sub 1:1 maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp (10g) dutch process cocoa powder
  • ¼ tsp espresso powder, optional for flavor
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • tsp "pinch" of salt
  • 1 tbsp chopped chocolate for topping
  • scoop of ice cream of choice for topping

Instructions
 

  • Whisk all ingredients, except the toppings, in a small bowl until well combined.
  • Pour into a microwave safe mug or small bowl.
  • Heat in the microwave for 60-120 seconds (1-2 minutes). This depends mostly on your preference for the texture of the cake, size of the mug and power of the microwave.
    For a very fudgy, "self saucing" cake, aim for 45-60 seconds. For a denser, brownie like cake, aim for 60-90 seconds. For a fluffy more tradtional cake like texture, aim for 90-120 seconds.
  • Carefully remove the cake from the microwave (it will be HOT). Leave the cake in the mug or transfer into a seperate bowl. Top with chopped chocolate and let stand for 1 minute to melt.
    If topping with ice cream, allow the chocolate to fully melt and then top with ice cream. The ice cream will quickly harden the melted chocolate creating a wonderful crunchy chocolate layer that pairs perfectly with the cake and ice cream!
  • Grab a spoon and enjoy!

Notes

dutch process powder is preferred for this. this chocolate powder is less acidic with a smoother chocolate flavor than natural unsweetened cocoa powder. if you can't find dutch process, you can sub with a high quality unsweetened cocoa powder. 
Keyword chocolate and tahini cake, easy chocolate mug cake, flourless mini cake, small batch cake
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